> [!infobox] <s class="aside-in"><em>mentioned in 2 topics, 2 evergreens, 1 source</em></s> #### <s class="topic-title">[[rational choice theory]]</s> > [!wikipedia] [rational choice theory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rational%20choice%20theory) > > Rational choice theory > is a:: [[economics|economic theory]] > that refers to a set of guidelines that help understand [[economy|economic]] and [[social behavior]]. > The theory postulates that an individual will perform a [[cost-benefit analysis]] to determine whether an option is right for them. It also suggests that an individual's self-driven rational actions will help better the overall [[economy]]. > > Rational choice theory looks at three concepts: rational actors, self interest and the invisible hand. > > Rational choice theory is also used > in:: [[political science]], [[sociology]], and [[philosophy]]. > > The theory originated in the eighteenth century and can be traced back to political economist and philosopher, [[Adam Smith]]. > ![[10_Sources/books - Darwin's Cathedral#^298292994]] ##### in [[religion]] [[Religion as a rational bid for supernatural reward]] > ![[10_Sources/books - Darwin's Cathedral#^298292990]] ##### ^dataviews > [!dataview]+ Related unlinked notes > > No results to show for list query. > [!dataview]- Other unlinked mentions > > - [[Darwin's Cathedral by David Sloan Wilson]] > - [[Intentionality is not separate from functionality]] > ![[10_Sources/books - Darwin's Cathedral#^298292994]]